CVE-2014-1268: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 27, 2014
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Updated

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.1.2 and 7.x before 7.0.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1269 and CVE-2014-1270.

Affected Software

32 affected components
apple Safari<=6.1.1
apple Safari=6.0
apple Safari=6.0.1
apple Safari=6.0.2
apple Safari=6.0.3
apple Safari=6.0.4
apple Safari=6.0.5
apple Safari=6.1
apple Safari=7.0
apple Safari=7.0.1
Apple WebKit
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.5

Event History

Feb 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1268?

CVE-2014-1268 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1268?

To fix CVE-2014-1268, update Safari to version 6.1.2, 7.0.2, or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2014-1268?

CVE-2014-1268 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 6.1.2 and certain 7.x versions before 7.0.2.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2014-1268 enable?

CVE-2014-1268 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes through memory corruption.

5

Is CVE-2014-1268 specific to web browsers?

Yes, CVE-2014-1268 specifically affects the WebKit engine used in Apple Safari and related web technologies.

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